Exercises / Back / Suspended Row

Suspended Row

Suspended Row: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only. Level: beginner.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Levelbeginner
  • Forcepull
  • Typecompound
  • Body partback
Primary muscles
upper back, biceps
Secondary muscles
shoulders
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How to do it

  1. Set up a suspension trainer at an appropriate height.
  2. Stand facing the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Hold the handles with an overhand grip, palms facing each other.
  4. Lean back, keeping your body straight and your heels on the ground.
  5. Pull your chest towards the handles, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower yourself back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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